Recognised and awarded for its spread and quality of learning initiatives for the third time in a row

New Delhi, 4 September 2017: Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has been honoured by TISS Leapvault Awards as ‘Best Learning Solutions Team’, 2017. The recognition is a testimony of Schneider Electric’s constant endeavor towards the learning and development initiatives for its people, through robust and holistically designed programs. The award was presented by the Australian Consul General Tony Huber, the chief guest at the event, and was received by Sabih Ahmad Kidwai, Director Learning Solutions, Schneider Electric, at a recently-held ceremony in Mumbai.

Speaking about the accolade, Mr. Kidwai said, “I am delighted to receive this award, and would like to extend my gratitude to TISS Leapvault for recognising our efforts. I accept this honor on behalf of the entire team at Schneider Electric. All our efforts are directed towards enabling the growth and development of employees. While this empowers employees, and motivates them to improve their skills, to take on more challenging opportunities, it also helps us achieve our business goals. Our aim is to provide easily accessible learning opportunities aligned with individual and business needs, to boost employee effectiveness in their current and future roles.”

The recognition comes to Schneider Electric, third time in a row, for the spread and quality of learning initiatives undertaken at the organisation. Schneider Electric Institute provides a comprehensive coursework intended to inspire and transform employees through skills enhancement, enabling every individual across levels to perform to his/her best abilities.

Sharing her delight on receiving the award, Rachna Mukherjee, Chief Human Resources Officer, Schneider Electric India said, “It gives us immense pleasure to be honoured at this platform. At Schneider Electric, employees are our most valuable asset, hence, our prime focus is to nurture talent, to ensure personal and professional competency of our people at all level.”

The CLO Chief Learning Officers Summit and Awards are conferred by TATA Institute of Social Sciences and Leapvault for Excellence in Corporate Learning, Leadership Development, Training and Coaching. The annual summit and awards recognise India’s finest corporate learning and talent management professionals, providing them with a high-level opportunity to interact, learn and share best practices.